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We Can’t Do It
The Wisconsin Towing Association’s Education Committee has been working hard to bring training and educational seminar opportunities to its members. Back in March, I sat in a planning meeting for the Wisconsin Towing Association’s annual tow show and the topic of possibly having a heavy-duty workshop before this year’s tow show came up. One of…
Read MoreWisconsin Motor Carriers Association Announces Leadership Transition
In a recent announcement by the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association (WMCA), Dan Johnson has been named the next president of the association. Johnson served as vice-president for 11 years. He began his official duties on June 2. Johnson will succeed Neal Kedzie as WMCA president. In a press release, WMCA chairman David F. Batterman stated:?”I…
Read MoreAAA Received over 27 Million Calls from Stranded Drivers in 2024
Source: AAA In 2024, AAA received over 27 million emergency roadside service calls across the United States. Of those calls, the majority of vehicles required towing (roughly 13 million) or were experiencing battery issues (approximately 7 million). Combined, these two types of incidents accounted for roughly 74% of total calls and eclipsed flat tires and…
Read MoreCollins Manufacturing Corp. Announces the G7X Hi-Speed® Dolly for Extreme Towing
Source: Collins Manufacturing Corp. press release Collins Manufacturing Corp. has introduced the new G7X Hi-Speed® Dolly. Engineered to meet the demands of extreme conditions, this innovative dolly sets a new standard for durability, capacity, and performance in heavy-duty towing applications. Originally designed for Canada’s harsh off-road winters, the G7X Hi-Speed® Dolly is built to tackle…
Read MoreQuality Time
My husband’s father worked two jobs and often said he thought he was a better grandparent than a dad. I totally disagreed with him. My husband worked for his parents since he was 12, stocking shelves with oil, sweeping the floors, and helping out at the shop wherever needed. Spending time with his dad and…
Read MoreCalifornia Tow Truck Association Names New Executive Director
The California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) has named Robert Craddock as its new executive director. According to a press release from the CTTA, the California Tow Truck Association Foundation and the Emergency Road Service Coalition (ERSCA), Craddock has logged over four decades in the towing sector as a standard, medium and heavy-duty towing and recovery…
Read MoreTow Operators and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Hazardous Spill Response, Tow Truck Lighting, Nationwide Efforts to Improve Operator Safety and More
The June issue of Tow Times is all about safety as we cover topics that include how tow operators are not immune to PTSD and how to recognize symptoms, training for hazardous spill response, the critical role of tow truck lighting to stay visible to oncoming motorists in low-light conditions, and efforts to increase awareness…
Read MoreSenator Bill Hagerty Visits Miller Industries to Discuss the Future of Manufacturing in Tennessee
Miller Industries press release: U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty visited Miller Industries’ headquarters in Ooltewah, TN, to meet with company leadership and employees to discuss the role of manufacturing in Tennessee’s economy, tour the production facilities, and talk through the regulatory landscape facing the towing and recovery industry. Miller Industries, the world’s largest manufacturer of towing…
Read MoreIsuzu Engine Sales Celebrate Golden Anniversary
Isuzu Powertrain is celebrating its 50th year of production. Since 1975, Isuzu Diesel has powered a broad range of industrial applications serving construction, agriculture, utility, and rental fleets. “Fifty years of continuous presence in the U.S. industrial market is a proud milestone — one that reflects the long-standing support of our customers and distributors,” said…
Read MoreBe a Watering Can
I love this time of year. I think the purpose of the season of Spring is to bring the hope of new life after a long winter. I sometimes wonder how all the green plants and flowers can survive, pop out of the hard dirt and blossom — providing us beauty and the hope that…
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